GTD basics
"Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them"
- David Allen
What Is GTD®?
With so many trendy planners, task managers, productivity
systems, apps, and now AI tools, it’s easy to think the right tool
will make you more productive.
But no tool alone can do that. If you have big goals and a lot to
manage, what you really need is a reliable way to stay focused
and move forward with clarity.
GTD (Getting Things Done®) is a proven productivity method that helps you capture, organize, and take action on everything that has your attention.
Since 2001, GTD has helped business leaders, managers, working parents, and early-career professionals improve focus and reduce overwhelm, both at work and in life.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Getting Things Done brings together decades of research to introduce a gold mine of productivity tips and strategies for getting a lot more accomplished with much less effort.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Getting Things Done brings together decades of research to introduce a gold mine of productivity tips and strategies for getting a lot more accomplished with much less effort.
A Beginner’s Guide to GTD
Explore each card to learn the 5 steps
A Beginner’s Guide to GTD
Tap each card to learn the 5 steps
STEP ONE: CAPTURE
Write, record, or gather any and everything that has your attention into a collection tool
STEP Two: Clarify.
Is it actionable? If so, define the next action and project (if more than one step is required). If not, decide whether to delete it, file it as reference, or put it on hold.
STEP three: organize
Move items into the right place so you can act on them later. For example, create lists for calls to make, errands to run, email to send, etc.
STEP four: reflect
Regularly review your system to stay clear and in control. A Weekly Review helps you update lists, clean things up, and reset your focus.
STEP five: engage
Use your trusted system to choose the next action with confidence and clarity.
To learn more visit the GTD website.